University Applications
As the deadline draws closer for the submission of UCAS applications and with some students considering applying to study sociology, here is an article to help students construct their personal...
BBC 2 Series: School
The TV show ‘School’ follows the experiences of pupils, teachers, parents and management across one academic year in a multi-academy trust.
Podcast Recommendation: Ways to change the world
Another podcast recommendation that could be used as a homework task, to consolidate students learning or act as a 'stretch' activity to challenge students comes from Channel 4 News.
The power of imagery: Climate Change
The following article from BBC Future explores the power of images to convey big ideas, and in particular climate change.
Has migration gone too far?
In a recent interview, Hillary Clinton warned that Europe needed to 'get a handle' on migration, otherwise risk 'fanning the flames of populism'.
Food Banks
It has been reported that food banks in some of the UK's poorest areas are anticipating an increase in demand this winter, and due to the impact of changes to the benefit system.
Sex and Gender
The following podcast from BBC Woman's Hour has a section dedicated to the debate between the terms 'sex' and 'gender'.
Introducing the 2018 tutor2u Christmas Quiz...with a Sociology bonus!
We're delighted to announce that the annual tutor2u Christmas Quiz for 2018 is now live!
Zero Waste Lifestyles
The following video follows one woman who attempts to live her life ‘zero waste’, that is, she tries to keep her waste down to the contents of a single mason jar (yearly).
China Rules
Here is an article from The New York Times about the growth of China.
BBC 100 Women
Each year the BBC publish a list of influential women ranging in age and background.
Podcast Recommendation: BBC The Inquiry
I find podcasts particularly useful as a resource for myself but also within my teaching. They can help reinforce concepts/theory, stretch some of the more able students, and also act as an...
Ageing
According to the Office of National Statistics, people over the age of 70 made up 7.8% of the UK population in the 1960s. It is predicted that by 2066, this figure will have nearly tripled.
Sperm Donation and Facebook
The following article explores the role of the internet in helping people get pregnant using online sperm donation.
Iceland's Christmas Advert
The following advert produced by Iceland and Greenpeace has not been approved to be shown on TV by Clearcast.
Recovery and Social Media
The following article explores how social media (like Instagram) can act as a support system.
Education and Class
Here is an interesting interview with the Cambridge professor of education, Diane Reay who, having taught in schools for 20 years has now moved into academia.
Abortion in Central America
The following article highlights what to many would be a shocking injustice, a woman who was abused by her step father faces jail after being charged with attempted murder after giving birth to...
Relationship Advice from Lawyers
Divorce rates for opposite sex couples in England Wales decreased in 2017, with 8.4 divorces per 1,000 married men and women.
Educated: Tara Westover
The following video is an interview by The Economist of Tara Westover, the author of a book called Educated.